The 2025 Golden Globes held on Sunday night served up a mix of surprises and disappointments, particularly for the much-anticipated film Anora, which left the ceremony empty-handed despite being a strong Oscar contender. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Sean Baker, Anora entered the night with five nominations, tied for the lead with the film The Substance. However, it was The Substance that triumphed, with Demi Moore winning the award for best actress in a musical or comedy.

The night saw several other high-profile films also fall short. Notably, The Wild Robot, which garnered four nominations, was expected to be a strong contender for best animated feature but ultimately failed to secure any awards. Similarly, A Complete Unknown, despite being a three-time nominee with the star-power of Timothée Chalamet, could not capitalize on its nominations, although Chalamet did receive a playful mention during lively host Nikki Glaser's monologue.

While some top nominees managed to secure wins, it was a night of underwhelming performances overall. Six-time nominee Conclave emerged with a single award for best screenplay, while the four-time nominee Challengers only managed to snag the award for best score.

The night’s proceedings were equally baffling for the blockbuster Wicked, which had generated over $650 million globally. Despite its massive box office success and four nominations, Wicked won only one award — for best cinematic and box-office achievement. Nikki Glaser cheekily remarked how 'everyone loved Wicked,' but evidently, the Golden Globe voters had different favorites.

On the television front, the acclaimed series The Bear entered the ceremony with five nominations but only managed to secure a win for actor Jeremy Allen White in the comedy category, as Ayo Edebiri was unable to repeat her success from the prior year. The Bear lost out on the top comedic honor to the well-regarded show Hacks.

There were certainly some surprising moments during the evening. Fernanda Torres took home the award for best drama actress for her role in I’m Still Here, an unexpected victory over Hollywood heavyweights like Nicole Kidman, Angelina Jolie, and Kate Winslet, who were also in the running.

In the animated film category, Flow triumphed over serious competitors like Inside Out 2 and The Wild Robot, marking a surprising and joyous moment for its creators.

Furthermore, Tadanobu Asano’s win for his role in Shogun was another shocking highlight, as he outperformed a list of prominent actors including Javier Bardem from Monsters and Harrison Ford from Shrinking.

The Golden Globes 2025 showcased an array of emotions, from the joy of unexpected wins to the heartbreak of losses, setting the stage for an exciting awards season ahead. Fans and critics alike are left pondering what this means for the upcoming Oscars! Stay tuned for more updates as we dive deeper into the implications of this year's Golden Globes!